Near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of Fort Defiance

By William Pfingsten, July 12, 2007

1. Site of Fort Defiance Marker

Inscription. About one eighth mile south east on Elk River, American forces here and at Fort Hollingsworth (Elk Landing) repulsed the British under Admiral Cockburn in their attempt to capture Elkton, April 29, 1813.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Location. 39° 35.527′ N, 75° 51.392′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Old Field Point Road 0.1 miles north of Jones Chapel Road, on the right. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton MD 21921, United States of America.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 12, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,886 times since then. Photo1. submitted on July 12, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.